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BoE resoundingly votes to hold UK interest rates amid ‘new shock’

The Bank of England on Thursday left its key interest unmoved, in a rare unanimous decision, and it warned surging energy prices will provide a...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 12:20


Atalaya Mining shares fall as notes high rainfall; annual profit up

Atalaya Mining Copper SA on Thursday reported revenue and adjusted earnings that fell below analyst expectations, as it proposed a higher dividend.

The owner and...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 12:08


IN BRIEF: Grafton agrees Mercaluz acquisition to further Iberia growth

Grafton Group PLC - Dublin-based building materials distributor - agrees to acquire the Spanish, family-owned Mercaluz group, consisting of Componentes Electricos Mercaluz SA, Mercaluz Hogar...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:50


EARNINGS: LSL Property revenue rises; Eurocell profit falls

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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LSL Property Services...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:40


Gulf Keystone Petroleum posts earnings gain amid production growth

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd on Thursday reported improved revenue and profit in 2025, but brought its 2026 production guidance under review amid ‘the deterioration...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:35


IN BRIEF: Elementis names new chair, former Croda boss joins board

Elementis PLC - London-based chemical manufacturer - Promotes Non-Executive Senior Independent Director Trudy Schoolenberg as non-executive chair, succeeding John O’Higgins, with effect from the end...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:24


Irish trade surplus down in January as exports fall more than imports

Ireland’s trade surplus decreased on-month in January as exports declined sharper than imports, data published by the Central Statistics Office showed Thursday.

The country’s trade surplus...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:23


Lloyd’s of London hails ‘firm foundation’ as profit grows in 2025

Lloyd’s of London on Thursday reported double-digit annual profit growth and launched a five-year strategy to maximise its performance and efficiency.

The London-based insurance and reinsurance...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:12


Energean flips to loss but hails ‘resilience’ in face of war

Energean PLC on Thursday announced an unchanged dividend and broadly steady revenue for 2025, ‘despite the challenging backdrop’ of the current Middle East conflict.

The...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:48


DFS Furniture says consumer confidence remains ‘delicately balanced’

DFS Furniture PLC on Thursday said it has seen some softening in footfall since the financial half-year end, taking the shine off strong first half...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:43


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